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While the woman he loves lies dying, Arsat, a young Malay, tells the story of how he and his brother abducted her. In the desperate attempt to flee their enemies, Arsat allows his beloved brother to perish, marking a tragic choice between loyalty and survival.
The narrative explores themes of affection, betrayal, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Malaya's turbulent landscape, where the stakes of love and death intertwine.
Through Arsat’s perspective, readers witness the harsh compromises made by those in peril, illustrating how personal bonds can become instruments of survival in hostile surroundings.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joseph Conrad
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